by SomebodySomewhere » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:15 am
Obviously. Unless it's on ePay, in which case it's often fee avoidance.
I concede sellers minimal handling charges (that preferably go towards new LP mailers and professional packing and not some of the tampon boxes and used tissues I've received things in), but grotesque handling is a no-sale. But even if they charge exact postage, it's still expensive to ship a 12" to another country. Very sad when you find a good deal on some record from a seller overseas and then the shipping cost just swoops in and kills it. Having 7" singles shipped is a little less painful.
Luckily for me, I have a select circle of favorite U.S. sellers on ePay and gemm who provide free media mail shipping on larger orders. So I don't have to buy from Europe too much.
Will try to get those rips done this month.